Transmission Groundman

The Groundman Transmission position is an entry-level role in the construction, maintenance, and repair of electrical transmission systems.

• Work safely while performing new construction, maintenance, or repair work on energized and de-energized transmission systems.
• String overhead wire, set poles and anchors, and work with energized high-voltage systems.
• Maintain company vehicles, equipment, and tools in good working order.
• Perform all other related work as required to complete the job.

• Able to perform rigorous physical labor.
• Understand proper use of company radio.
• Understand basic rigging, hand lines, and lineman knot tying.
• Understand the proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Capable of receiving and following directions.
• Capable of learning basic knowledge of materials used in line work.
• Understand DOT requirements (pre-trip/post-trip inspections, etc.).
• Understand basic rigging techniques.
• Understand proper use and maintenance of hand tools.
• Possess a basic knowledge on safe use of chain saw, bush axe, etc.
• Understand personal protective equipment requirements and wear PPE when and how it is needed.
• Understand proper use and care of ladders.
• Able to assist in pole framing, setting, and removal.
• Understand the basic concepts of grounding procedures.
• Understand how to safely set up a work zone.
• Able to assist with structure assemble and disassembly.
• Possesses a basic working knowledge of de-energized line work.
• Must be familiar with induced voltage.
• Capable of performing basic bucket rescue/escape.
• Capable of safely setting a pole.
• Understand the basic concepts of equipment set up and grounding.
• Capable of working at heights and/or confined spaces.
• Possesses a basic knowledge of cover up.
• Understand minimum approach distance.
• Understand flag and tag procedures.
• Possesses knowledge of proper work zone set up.
• Possesses knowledge of pole framing, setting, and removal.
• Capable of properly inspecting rubber goods, covers, and PPE.
• Understand when to wear personnel protective equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, and feel; and reach with hands and arms.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, and vibration.

The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites.

The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

This position is performed in outside weather conditions.

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company

About Us

About Us

Founded in 1945, Pike is a leading provider of construction, repair, and engineering services for electric and gas utilities, as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects.

We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country, and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas, technology, experience, manpower, and equipment to perform any job.

Essential is the one word that sums up who we are, the work we do, and what our people mean to us.

Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.

Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety, collaboration, innovation, and exceptional customer service.

About the Team

Electric

We work with utilities across the country to solve our nation's energy infrastructure challenges, from designing new transmission and distribution systems, upgrading and managing installation of the latest smart meter technologies, and integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid.